Walimex 500mm f/6.3
3.5
(1 reviews)Optical: 3.3
Mechanical: 4.0
Value: 4.0
Focal Length
500mm
Aperture
f/6.3
Mount
T2 mount
Weight
705g
Walimex 500mm f/6.3 is a manual focus super telephoto lens for full frame cameras.
Optical design
Has no aperture blades, this is among the rare lens which does not have aperture control function, works always wide open.Physical characteristics
With a lens filter diameter of 95 mm finding lens filters in this range can be expensive consider using Cokin P system if you really need one. 120 mm long, requires consideration if you want to carry in the camera bag. Weights 705 grams so it is a heavy lens, consider using its own lens bag.Walimex 500mm f/6.3 purchase history
eBay Price HistoryeBay Auction (high-low)
Purchases (7)
- Feb 4, 2025$81.00
- Feb 4, 2025$74.00
- Feb 4, 2025$77.00
- Feb 4, 2025$79.00
- Jun 24, 2024$114.00
- Jun 13, 2024$104.00
- May 11, 2024$44.00
Auctions (25)
- Aug 9, 2026High: $274.14 / Low: $274.14
- Jun 6, 2026High: $275.38 / Low: $275.38
- May 8, 2026High: $278.11 / Low: $278.11
- Apr 5, 2026High: $273.20 / Low: $273.20
- Mar 5, 2026High: $275.43 / Low: $275.43
- Feb 8, 2026High: $280.22 / Low: $280.22
- Feb 1, 2026High: $281.07 / Low: $281.07
- Jan 8, 2026High: $276.90 / Low: $276.90
- Jan 1, 2026High: $278.58 / Low: $278.58
- Dec 10, 2025High: $275.99 / Low: $275.99
- Dec 2, 2025High: $275.35 / Low: $275.35
- Nov 8, 2025High: $273.86 / Low: $273.86
- Oct 31, 2025High: $274.29 / Low: $274.29
- Oct 8, 2025High: $277.75 / Low: $277.75
- Sep 30, 2025High: $278.13 / Low: $278.13
- Sep 9, 2025High: $278.98 / Low: $278.98
- Sep 2, 2025High: $277.16 / Low: $277.16
- Jul 21, 2025High: $200.00 / Low: $200.00
- Jun 5, 2025High: $270.78 / Low: $270.78
- Apr 20, 2025High: $200.00 / Low: $75.00
- Mar 29, 2025High: $75.00 / Low: $75.00
- Mar 4, 2025High: $248.72 / Low: $75.00
- Feb 8, 2025High: $244.95 / Low: $75.00
- Aug 10, 2024High: $259.06 / Low: $114.85
- Aug 3, 2024High: $259.05 / Low: $259.05
What is the Walimex 500mm f/6.3?
Walimex 500mm f/6.3 is a camera lens with 500mm focal length, a maximum aperture of f/6.3/6.3, for the T2 mount mount, supporting the Full frame format, weighing 705g.
Prices and availability are sourced from eBay sold listings and live auctions at request time.
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Technical Specifications
Optical
Focal Length500mm
Aperturef/6.3
Min Focus Distance2m
FocusingManual Focus
Physical
Weight705g
Length120mm
Filter Thread95mm
MountT2 mount
FormatFull frame
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Reviews
Ren Matsumoto3.5/5
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Frequently Asked Questions
What is the Walimex 500mm f/6.3?
Walimex 500mm f/6.3 is a camera lens with 500mm focal length, a maximum aperture of f/6.3/6.3, for the T2 mount mount, supporting the Full frame format, weighing 705g.
What mount is the Walimex 500mm f/6.3 compatible with?
Walimex 500mm f/6.3 uses a T2 mount mount and supports the Full frame format.
How much does the Walimex 500mm f/6.3 cost?
Based on recent eBay sold listings the Walimex 500mm f/6.3 typically sells for around $44.00. Actual prices vary with condition and seller.
Is the Walimex 500mm f/6.3 a good lens?
Walimex 500mm f/6.3 has a community rating of 3.5/5 from 1 review(s).
Which lenses are similar to the Walimex 500mm f/6.3?
Similar lenses include Albinar 400mm f/6.3, Beroflex 400mm f/6.3, Cunor 400mm f/6.3 Telephoto.
Current Pricing
Latest Price
€274.00
Review Summary
Overall Rating
3.5
Optical3.3/5
Mechanical4.0/5
Value4.0/5
Bokeh3.0/5
Usability3.0/5
Based on 4 reviewers